Poncle's vampire survivors fortnite crossover in jeopardy amid epic's ai shift

Epic Games' confirmation this week that it's using generative AI tools in Fortnite's art and design process has seemingly cooled Poncle's enthusiasm for a potential crossover with its indie roguelike shooter Vampire Survivors.

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A recent behind-the-scenes video from Epic showcased how the company is employing generative AI prompts to refine hand-drawn designs for character skins and other assets, as well as experiment with alternative versions of artwork.

However, the video also demonstrated how AI can introduce errors that need to be corrected by human hands - a process that some Fortnite players have previously suggested may have resulted in the occasional odd-looking asset making it into the live game.

In light of this, Poncle issued a statement on Reddit expressing its